Assistant Restaurant Leader

Pay

Starting at $55,000 annually plus a monthly training incentive of $750. Pay varies by location, experience, and qualifications. After training, monthly incentives are estimated at $2,000 based on restaurant profitability. Raising Cane’s pays weekly in most locations (bi‑weekly in some states such as California).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Pharmacy benefits
• Dependent Care & Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company‑provided Life and Disability insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• 401(k) with employer match (age 21 & older)
• Access to financial advisors for budgeting and retirement planning
• One Pass Gym Membership Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Crewmember Assistance Program
• Pet insurance

Perks & Rewards

• Weekly pay (or bi‑weekly where required by state law)
• Competitive base pay plus monthly bonus
• Paid time off and sick time
• Eight paid holidays per year
• Early closure for company events
• Casual work attire
• Perkspot employee discount programs

Responsibilities

• Hire and terminate all hourly, non‑management crewmembers
• Own onboarding, status changes, and payroll for hourly crewmembers
• Create work and training schedules for crewmembers
• Manage performance of hourly crewmembers (coaching, documentation, etc.)
• Act as manager on duty; open and close the restaurant
• Handle cash management and ensure accountability
• Enforce Raising Cane’s policies and standards
• Conduct shift‑management meetings and uphold safety standards
• Use required tools, forms, and logs to support shift execution and corrective actions
• Deploy crewmembers during shifts
• Provide exemplary customer service
• Utilize reward and recognition programs for crewmembers
• Authorize employee functions requiring manager approval (discounts, promotions, time‑clock overrides, etc.)
• Maintain restaurant cleanliness and ensure facilities are in good working order
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple changing priorities
• Self‑driven, flexible, and highly energetic with strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Effective both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to recognize and analyze problems, set goals, create plans, and execute solutions
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and quick to learn new technology systems
• Willingness to work varied shifts—including days, evenings, weekends—and travel for work‑related functions and training
• 3+ years of restaurant or retail management experience (new restaurant opening experience preferred)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred
• Valid driver’s license